Think AI's going to be putting human #editors out of business? I don't see it happening any time soon. Here's why.

https://open.substack.com/pub/susannasullivanauthor/p/why-human-editors-still-matter?r=ytlja&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

Why isn't "mouthe" a word?

We have "breath" and "breathe" -- why not "mouth" and "mouthe"?

These are the important questions I ponder while I edit.

@edibuddies #writers #AmEditing

APRIL CARTOON: https://ivacheung.com/2025/04/confirmation/ #AmEditing

Writing books takes longer than some people think. The reason your favorite author is talking about a book they're finishing that doesn't come out until next year is that they are going through edits and setting up promotions.

http://www.lianabrooks.com/editing-services/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Editing

Getting from "I have an idea!" to "I finished my book!" takes a lot more work than some people think. And a lot more time.

Give yourself space and time to work. Then hire me if you need help.

http://www.lianabrooks.com/editing-services/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Editing

I'm accepting a few new #freelance #editing clients in the coming months. If you're interested, let me know ASAP. Spots are limited :) #writers #amediting #amwriting #indiepub #indieauthors http://www.venessagiunta.com/editing-services/

Here's an excerpt from #novelx4

#WordWeavers Mar 28
What gives your characters a sense of self-worth or meaning in their life?

#novelx1
Broderick: working with a team; finding signs of (past) life in the soil

#novelx2
Theresa: sailing; helping people

#novelx3
Andrew: fighting climate change (even if it is a hopeless cause)

#novelx4
Elyssia: believing in a better world; the love of the man she loves

#novelx5
Jim: surviving day to day; keeping the Tidal Teashop open

ScribesAndMakers 29th March 2025.
What is your proudest or best moment with your creative endeavour this month?

I'm editing. So, it has been those times when I've come across a chapter that really sings. There have been a few of those this month (I can remember at least one !)

That gives me immense satisfaction

#amEditing #novelx2
#ScribesAndMakers

Hey, writing community—today I’m struggling to find the mental space for those final edits before submitting my academic paper. Writing as a layperson aiming for peer review feels daunting, but I’m reminding myself (and maybe you, too!) that we’ve come this far. Deep breath. Let’s keep going. #WritingCommunity #AmEditing #AcademicWriting

Not sure what your next move is? Need some help figuring out your plot? Schedule a virtual meeting with me and we can chat face-to-face about all your publishing problems.

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Revisions got you down? Are you getting in your own way a lot? Are you struggling with procrastination, distractions, or lack of support?

You’re not alone! This happens to everyone. I wrote a little ebook that might help. And it’s free! Check it out at https://AlexKourvo.com/FreeBook

I couldn't figure out how to write any new word-count tonight, but I did an editing pass over one of my vignettes. That was constructive, and it means I spent 1:05 writing. Because yes, editing really does count. Don't sell it short!

Between what I had already written, and how I've changed things up in this rewrite, I am considering the question of whether or not to write a new scene here exploring the questions I have raised but never answered.

“I wonder how that poor girl is,” Mother says
They are in the kitchen, around the table, cereal boxes scattered in all directions
“She’s ok,” Tom says
Everyone looks at him
“What do you mean?” Francesca asks
“No. She is,” Tom insists
“What do you mean, Tom?” Dad asks
“I had a dream.”
“The one that woke me up?” Damien chips in
“Not that dream,” Tom says. “Another one.”
“Since when have your dreams told us anything?” Fran quips
“I’ll phone the hospital this morning,” Mum says

Sometimes four short sentences are better than a single 140-word behemoth built with creaky semicolons and sticky tape.